Although shown with a solid door in the photo, integral windows and tapped CF flanges are also available. Please consult the factory for pricing on special features and for delivery.Dimensions are in inches (mm) - *Prices are in U.S. Dollars Other sizes and features available Other fittings available - contact the factory

Although shown with a solid door in the photo, integral windows and tapped CF flanges are also available. Please consult the factory for pricing on special features and for delivery.Dimensions are in inches (mm) - *Prices are in U.S. Dollars Other sizes and features available Other fittings available - contact the factory

Although shown with a solid door in the photo, integral windows and tapped CF flanges are also available. Please consult the factory for pricing on special features and for delivery.Dimensions are in inches (mm) - *Prices are in U.S. Dollars Other sizes and features available Other fittings available - contact the factory

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Circular Pattern vs. Square Pattern

XY Manipulator motions are defined as either Circular Pattern (sometimes called Vector Sum) or as Square Pattern.

For example, a manipulator with a ±0.5″ (±12.5 mm) of XY travel, Circular Pattern, will move the center of the translated device anywhere within a 1″ (25 mm) circle, as shown in the graphic, below. Note that the radial offset (the sum of the vectors) will remain constant while the individual X and Y offsets vary. For a manipulator with ±1.0″ (±25 mm) of XY travel, Circular Pattern, the values will be twice that of the ±0.5″ (±12.5 mm) values but the relationships will persist.

Unless specified otherwise, allMTS manipulators, as well as all other manufacturer’s manipulators are circular pattern. Also, the minimum bellows ID must equal twice the radial offset plus the diameter of the device to be translated. Be sure to keep this in mind when specifying a manipulator.

A manipulator with ±0.5″ (±12.5 mm) of XY travel, Square Pattern, will move the center of the translated device anywhere within a 1″ square so that when both the X and Y orthogonal offsets are at 0.5″ (12.5 mm), the bellows is actually offset 0.707″ (18 mm). As above, for a manipulator with ±1.0″ (±25 mm) of XY travel, the values will be twice that of the ±0.5″ (±12.5 mm) values, but the relationships will persist.